North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has arrived in Russia, where he is scheduled to meet with President Vladimir Putin. The summit is expected to include discussions on potential arms deals that could support Moscow’s involvement in the conflict in Ukraine.
Kim’s journey to Russia involved a 20-hour train ride covering a distance of 1,180 kilometers (733 miles). The train, painted in green and yellow, is known for its heavy armored protection but moves at a relatively slow speed of about 50 kilometers per hour (31 miles per hour), significantly slower than modern trains.
Accompanying Kim on this trip are unspecified members of North Korea’s ruling party, government, and military, according to the country’s official news agency, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
South Korea’s military reported that the train crossed into Russian territory, although the details of how this information was obtained were not disclosed.
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The Meeting
The meeting between Kim and Putin is set to take place in Vladivostok, an eastern Russian city. President Putin arrived in Vladivostok ahead of the summit, which coincides with an international forum running through Wednesday.
This isn’t the first time Putin and Kim have met; their first meeting occurred in 2019 in a city located approximately 425 miles (680 kilometers) north of Pyongyang.
The exact timing and location of the summit were not specified in reports, but it is expected to take place after the conclusion of the Vladivostok forum.
Kim’s delegation includes several key figures, such as the foreign minister, top military officials, and individuals linked to North Korea’s efforts to acquire advanced military technologies, including spy satellites and nuclear-capable ballistic missile submarines.
This diplomatic engagement between North Korea and Russia marks Kim Jong-un’s first foreign trip since the COVID-19 pandemic, during which North Korea maintained strict border controls for more than three years. The outcome of their discussions may have broader implications for regional and international relations, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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